HMS Belfast and the Korean War

What was HMS Belfast's busiest period of active combat?

• World War I

• The Vietnam War

• World War II

• The Korean War

What event marked the beginning of the Korean War?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The invasion of South Korea by North Korean forces

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Which major city was heavily damaged during the Korean War?

• Seoul

• Beijing

• Tokyo

• Moscow

What was the strategic significance of the landing at Inchon?

• It surprised the North Koreans and turned the tide of the war

• It marked the end of the Korean War

• It was a major naval battle

• It was the first use of nuclear weapons

What role did HMS Belfast play during the Korean War?

• Providing air support

• Engaging in submarine warfare

• Conducting heavy bombardment of enemy targets

• Transporting troops

How many six-inch shells did HMS Belfast fire during the Korean War?

• Over 1,000

• Over 10,000

• Over 5,000

• Over 8,000

What was a major concern for the U.S. military regarding prisoners of war?

• Their escape

• Their welfare in North Korean hands

• Their transportation

• Their exchange for North Korean prisoners

What was the outcome of the Korean War in terms of peace?

• A peace treaty was signed

• An armistice was signed, but no peace treaty

• North Korea surrendered

• South Korea was annexed

What nickname is often given to the Korean War due to its overshadowing by other conflicts?

• The Cold War

• The Long War

• The Forgotten War

• The Great War

What was HMS Belfast considered by superstitious sailors?

• A lucky ship

• An unlucky ship

• A haunted ship

• A cursed ship